APO Reading Reflection|Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Applied in Aquaculture
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APO Reading Reflection|Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Applied in Aquaculture

This video presents key takeaways and reflections from the International Workshop on Innovative Business Models for Rural Tourism.
Hosted by the National Productivity Organization of Pakistan, the workshop was conducted online with 26 representatives from 12 APO member countries.

The program featured:
🔸Lectures & group discussions: Exploring how rural tourism can innovate and drive regional development.
🔸Case studies: Examples from Pakistan and Malaysia, highlighting eco-tourism, cultural preservation, and community-based collaboration.
🔸SDG alignment: How rural tourism contributes to global goals such as poverty alleviation, reducing inequalities, conserving nature, and promoting sustainability.

The workshop emphasized that the future of rural tourism lies not only in scenic attractions but in becoming a driving force for local economic and social development.